Iache Explained

In Greek mythology, Iache (Ancient Greek: Ἰάχη Iakhê means 'cry, shout, shriek'^[1]) was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-spouse Tethys.^[2]

Mythology

Along with her sisters, Iache was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades.

Notes

1. Book: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. 2013. 9780786471119. 187.
2. Homeric Hymn to Demeter 419

References

• The Homeric Hymns and Homerica with an English Translation by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Homeric Hymns. Cambridge, MA.,Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1914. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.